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Margarita House

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star guest house in Karen

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A garden with various plants and a paved walkway.
A hotel room with four beds, each with white bedding and red accents. The beds are arranged in a row with a canopy over each.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a stone deck.
A room with a black leather sofa, a small table, a bed with a canopy, wooden wardrobe, and a television mounted on the wall.
An outdoor patio area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery including ferns and a large cactus.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Lower Plains Road, Off Karen Road, Nairobi, 00100
  • Place, The Hub Karen
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Karen Country Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Karen Blixen Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Single Room, Garden View

A bed with a patterned bedspread, two pillows with a geometric design, and a green wall in the background.

Single Room, Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Honeymoon Double Room, Fireplace, Garden View

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a vase of flowers, and a bottle of champagne.

Honeymoon Double Room, Fireplace, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Triple Room, Non Smoking, Garden View

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs.

Triple Room, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive Double Room, Terrace, Garden View

A hotel room with a bed, curtains, and a canopy.

Executive Double Room, Terrace, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

A neatly made bed with white linens and a decorative swan pillow arrangement. A large floral centerpiece adorns the bed, featuring yellow and white flowers.

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, Bathtub, Garden View

A hotel room with four beds, each with white bedding and red accents. The beds are arranged in a row with a canopy over each.

Twin Room, Bathtub, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Nairobi

Karen stay.Your stay at this Karen guesthouse places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Karen Country Club and The Karen Hospital. The Hub Karen and Oloolua Nature Trail are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Hub Karen - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Karen Country Club - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Oloolua Nature Trail - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Karen Blixen Museum - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Syokimau SGR Railway Station - 35 min drive
  • Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sax And Violins - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Connect Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Java House Karen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Saab Bakery & Cafe - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Shack Nairobi - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Margarita House

3.5-star guest house in Karen
Margarita House offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and a meeting room are available. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Margarita House. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Nairobi guesthouse.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Margarita House offers 11 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Nairobi guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10 AM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35.00 per vehicle (one way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB International. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

Property is also known as

Margarita House Nairobi
Margarita House
Margarita Nairobi
Margarita House Hotel Karen
Margarita House Guesthouse Nairobi
Margarita House Guesthouse
Margarita House Nairobi
Margarita House Guesthouse
Margarita House Guesthouse Nairobi

Frequently asked questions

How close is Margarita House to the airport?

Margarita House is 10.7 mi (23-min drive) away from the Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Margarita House?

As of Oct 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Margarita House on Nov 2, 2026 start from $90, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Margarita House have an airport shuttle?

Margarita House offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 35.00 per vehicle, one way.

Does Margarita House offer free breakfast?

Margarita House offers free continental breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at Margarita House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Lucky 8 Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Margarita House?

Check-in start time: 10 AM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at Margarita House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Margarita House have a pool?

Margarita House features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Margarita House have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Margarita House have a spa?

This guesthouse doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Margarita House to downtown Nairobi?

Margarita House is 7 mi away from Nairobi.

Margarita House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful quiet location . Beautiful house and rooms very spacious . Very friendly staff . Very good breakfast . Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Had a great stay! Great staff and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff ( Gladys, Natasha and Jeff) could not have been more welcoming or helpful . Peaceful setting and comfortable stay .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was also great!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay here and the staff were so welcoming and friendly. A special mention to Natasha and Gladys for looking after us so well. We are cyclists from Australia travelling the world on our bicycles . We appreciated the calmness and special attention we received over the 3 nights we stayed. The food was exceptional and a big thank you to the chef that did a great job dealing with my intolerances. Absolutely highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

A short overnight stay but the staff was incredibly welcoming for my late arrival. Breakfast was delicious. Hope to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, nice location in Karen. Room was large, bathroom/shower was wonderful. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to crash in Nairobi

Had a very lovely stay here, thanks especially to Susan at the front desk, who was extremely warm and helpful. The food in the restaurant was also quite good.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy and helpful airport pickup and welcoming late night check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing two night stay - excellent service

Two night stay to celebrate our wedding anniversary and start a safari visit to Kenya. Really friendly and welcoming staff, relaxing environment, pleasant room, very friendly and helpful staff. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gladys at the front desk was amazing. Warm & welcoming & anticipated your needs before you even knew you had any! Rachel took great care of us in the dining room. Was sad to leave and would happily stay there again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well maintained property with gardens and pool. Room was spacious with all you'd need. Lovely lounge but dining room is dark.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

Beautiful property. Extremely safe. Gladys, the receptionist, was amazing- she made our trip as comfortable as possible. Breakfast was freshly cooked and quite good. Close to Giraffe Centre. Uber easy accessible. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Margarita House are very welcoming and helpful. Our room was quiet and clean. It would be helpful if they had towel racks in the bathroom, and we did have ask for an additional towel to use as a bathmat (but minor issues). We ate in their restaurant for breakfast (included) and dinner (extra). The food was good. Realize that likely most neighborhoods in Nairobi are not safe just to walk around. I felt very safe in the hotel, but it is not in a walkable area. However, it is close to several places of note in the Karen area of Nairobi.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Well kept grounds, security guard. Gladys, Natasha & Jeff went above & beyond to help with anything we needed. Very spacious room with plenty of closet/storage space. Have stayed several times before & always had a pleasant experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
人懐っこい子猫が4匹います。ロビーやラウンジ、庭などをいつも散歩しています。可愛らしいのですが、猫アレルギーの方は注意した方が良いと思います。
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Underbar vistelse!

Vi hade Margarita House som bas under 2 veckor i Kenya när vi gjorde safaris och utflykter till bl.a. Masai Mara, Crescent Island, Karura forest och Sheldrick Trust. På det sättet slapp vi släpa på alla resväskor och kunde resa lätt på utflykter och safaris och det var det värt alla gånger. Personalen är helt fantastisk, så hjälpsamma och vänliga. Mysigt poolområde och en välskött trädgård. Bra frukost och bra mat i restaurangen. Stort och rymligt rum som har varit rent och fräscht under hela vistelsen. Området är lugnt och fint en bit utanför centrum. Har varit perfekt för vår familj! Peter, Mary & Anna
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir können die Unterkunft nur wärmstens ans Herz legen. Super freundliches Personal, hervorragendes Essen durch den Privatkoch des Eigentümers, welches man zu fast jeder Zeit erhalten kann. Saubere Zimmer, alle Bäder neu renoviert (zumindest in den beiden Zimmern wo wir nächtigen). Ruhige und sichere Gegend mit interessanten Häusern in der Nachbarschaft. Pool und Gym sind auch vorhanden. Fußläufig ca 10 Gehminuten von der Waterfront Mall entfernt. Alles in allem perfekt für einen kurzen Aufenthalt.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super freundliche Unterkunft

Schöne, einfache Unterkunft in Karen in Nairobi. Das Zimmer war sehr schön, das Essen super. Sehr, sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal. Jederzeit gerne wieder.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
there was no hot water in the morning if someone else is showering in the building
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were very friendly and courteous- went over and above in making us feel welcome. Quiet little oasis of a hotel. Great food prepared for us. All special requests were accommodated. Great location for sightseeing in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Comfortable but dated with excellent service.

Service was excellent and the room spacious and comfortable, but updating of the bathroom is overdue. The size of the bathroom would accommodate a stunning renovation. In the meantime even adding some counter top space would be an improvement. Location was excellent for visiting the Karen Blixen museum but not convenient for the city center. The drive from the airport was quick and easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stor positiv oplevelse

Særdeles hjælpsomt personale. Alt som blev lovet blev overholdt til aftalte tidspunkter.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025